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B2 ELK

2006 Volvo XC90

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,243 mi
Last recorded220,243 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo XC90101,477 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 ELK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 220,243 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 210,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 200,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 179,178 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 178,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 164,326 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 164,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 155,422 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 155,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 148,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 140,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 140,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear reversing light bulbs have been removed nearside and offside rear

Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 132,550 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When fog light switched on also brings on reversing lights (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,973 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Inner slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 127,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Central Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Inner slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,575 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Jun 2016 119,574 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam - dip (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights illuminate when activated (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen, exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,746 miles

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 110,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

WINTER Tyres fitted

reverse lamps staying on

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,559 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,314 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f lower arm bush starting to detireate

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

revs lights come on when rear fog liht truned on [removed revs light bulbs by custmor

Fail 12 Oct 2009 30,069 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,069 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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B2 ELK is a 2006 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 101,477 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 ELK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B2 ELK is a 2006 Volvo XC90, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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